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Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision ® also broadcasts all World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.

WILMOT, WI (July 11, 2026) - Sprint Car racing doesn’t get much better than Saturday night at Wilmot Raceway.

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series rolled into the Wisconsin track for the O’Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial finale and gave the fans a night they won’t forget.

Sheldon Haudenschild and Garet Williamson lined up on the front row, and the two put on an absolute show. Williamson fired off better from the outside in the Fischer Motorsports No. 23 and took command early in search of his first World of Outlaws win. The KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 18 stalked Williamson throughout much of the race, matching his every move in traffic and waiting for the right chance to pounce.

The time came with about five laps remaining as Haudenschild pulled alongside Williamson to show him a nose. Haudenschild pulled the trigger on a slider a lap later, but Williamson countered with a crossover. It didn’t take long for Haudenschild to come back with another slide job to take the lead coming to two laps to go. Williamson responded by hammering the cushion in Turns 1 and 2 to take the spot back. Haudenschild wrestled the top spot back by ripping the top in the next set of corners. That proved to be the winning move as Williamson couldn’t find a lane to take a shot on the final lap, and Haudenschild came out on top of a thriller.

“Garet does such a great job,” said a humble Haudenschild. “Him and Chaddy (Chad Cypert), they’ve been so good all year and I think a little overlooked honestly. They’ve been right there every night. They qualify well. Garet does a great job. Man, he did such a good job that whole race, and I was kind of in the cat-bird seat. I was able to see where he was going and move around. I think I had him guessing a little bit. He slid across the track down there. When he ran the top in (Turns) 3 and 4, he was kind of just going up a little bit, and I was able to throw a slider right there and be able to protect it.”

Haudenschild and KCP continue to be the hottest team in the sport with four victories in the last seven races. They’ve also collected 10 podiums in the last 12 Features. Haudenschild’s 52nd career World of Outlaws win gives him sole possession of 18th all time, and he’s now just 20 behind his father Jac Haudenschild in the record books. Wilmot becomes the 31st different track where the Wooster, OH native has won with The Greatest Show on Dirt. All the momentum is on Haudenschild’s side as the tour heads to his home state for to major events.

Williamson held onto second after the fierce battle with Haudenschild, his ninth consecutive Series top 10 and fifth top five over that stretch.

David Gravel brought the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 home third for his third straight trip to the podium.

Spencer Bayston and Logan Schuchart completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

David Gravel clocked the Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night.

Brady Bacon set Simpson Quick Time in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to Spencer Bayston (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Bill Balog (Knoxville Bound Heat Two), and Garet Williamson (WIX Filters Heat Three).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Garet Williamson.

Sheldon Haudenschild topped the Toyota Dash.

Donny Schatz won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Schatz also took home KSE Racing Products Hard Charger honors after taking the CJB Motorsports No. 15 from 19th to eighth in the main event.

Bill Balog was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Emerson Axsom was the Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race.

Sheldon Haudenschild laid down the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Brady Bacon.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars take on a huge week in Ohio at Attica Raceway Park’s Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals on Tuesday, July 14 and Eldora Speedway’s $200,000-to-win Kings Royal on Friday-Saturday, July 17-18. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

Where can you watch every World of Outlaws race? Live on DIRTVision.

Where can you see the World of Outlaws in 2026? Click to see the full schedule.

FEATURE RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 2. 23-Garet Williamson[2]; 3. 2-David Gravel[4]; 4. 17-Spencer Bayston[5]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart[9]; 6. 41-Carson Macedo[7]; 7. 20-Bill Balog[3]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[19]; 9. 83-Michael Kofoid[10]; 10. 2C-Cole Macedo[11]; 11. 7S-Chris Windom[21]; 12. 87A-Austin Hartmann[22]; 13. 16C-Skylar Gee[20]; 14. 37-Bryce Norris[12]; 15. 6-Scott Neitzel[23]; 16. 27-Emerson Axsom[15]; 17. 51-Ashton Torgerson[16]; 18. AU55-Parker Scott[18]; 19. 10V-Matt VanderVere[24]; 20. 28M-Conner Morrell[13]; 21. 4-Alex Pokorski[17]; 22. (DNF) 15K-Creed Kemenah[14]; 23. (DNF) 21H-Brady Bacon[6]; 24. (DNF) 85J-Logan Julien[8]

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/badger-state-battle-haudenschild-bests-williamson-in-wilmot-race-of-the-year-candidate/

EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/schedule/event-info/?event=4549547
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Wilmot%2BRaceway

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BACK ON TOP: Kofoid Flexes Muscle with Another Wilmot Win

The winningest driver this season fends off a challenge from Cole Macedo for his ninth victory in 2026

tyler carr

WILMOT, WI (July 10, 2026) - Running second can get old fast.

It’s one spot away from victory and all that comes with it. It’s watching someone else celebrate while being left to wonder how to be one position better. It’s not a preferable place to continually wind up, especially for a driver and team accustomed to winning as often as Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Roth Motorsports.

Entering Friday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts presented the Larry Hillerud Memorial opener at Wilmot Raceway, Kofoid had collected three consecutive runner-up finishes. He also led the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in victories this season with eight and was hungry to put the Toyota Racing No. 83 back in Victory Lane. Consider that hunger satisfied.

The Penngrove, CA native started on the pole for Friday’s 35-lapper and nearly led the entire way. Series sophomore Cole Macedo surged to give him a fight and took the top spot for two laps, but Kofoid quickly rallied to snatch it back. Two-time and defending World of Outlaws champion David Gravel climbed to second in the closing laps, but it was too little too late as Kofoid got to the checkered flag before he had a shot to make a move.

“I don’t even know how I did it, but I blasted the backstretch wall going into (Turn) 3 and knocked the (Jacob’s) ladder out when Cole passed me and was just kind of hanging on there at the end,” Kofoid explained. “I just think keeping the restarts unpredictable definitely helps. Dylan (Buswell), Nate (Knotts), and Gage (Tyra) did a great job all day today. It’s nice to have a good day start to finish again, and I owe it all to them. This isn’t an easy place to get comfortable at, and they did just that for me. Can’t do it without them and, of course, Dennis and Teresa Roth.”

Kofoid upped his lead as the season’s winningest driver with his ninth triumph of 2026. It was also his second in a row at Wilmot, putting him alongside David Gravel (four), Carson Macedo (three), and Donny Schatz (two) as multi-time winners at the Wisconsin oval. The 24-year-old is up to 31 career victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt, making him the 24th winningest driver in Series history. Kofoid also chipped away ever so slightly into David Gravel’s championship lead, narrowing the margin between the two to 80 markers.

The reason Kofoid couldn’t cut more into the difference is Gravel charged from seventh to a runner-up result, his 18th podium of the year in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2.

Sheldon Haudenschild stole third coming to the checkered flag to collect his ninth podium in the last 11 races with the KCP Racing crew.

Cole Macedo and Logan Schuchart completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

Carson Macedo claimed his second Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night in 2026.

Buddy Kofoid grabbed Simpson Quick Time honors in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to Buddy Kofoid (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), David Gravel (Knoxville Bound Heat Two), Garet Williamson (WIX Filters Heat Three), and Spencer Bayston (Golf Cart Services Heat Four).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Buddy Kofoid.

Kofoid also topped the Toyota Dash.

Logan Julien won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Logan Schuchart moved from 11th to fifth to be the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger.

Spencer Bayston was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Ashton Torgerson was the Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race.

Buddy Kofoid clocked the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Conner Morrell.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars complete the O’Reilly Auto Parts presented the Larry Hillerud Memorial at Wilmot Raceway on Saturday, July 11 before a huge week in Ohio at Attica Raceway Park’s Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals on Tuesday, July 14 and Eldora Speedway’s Kings Royal on Friday-Saturday, July 17-18. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

Where can you watch every World of Outlaws race? Live on DIRTVision.

Where can you see the World of Outlaws in 2026? Click to see the full schedule.

FEATURE RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[7]; 3. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 4. 2C-Cole Macedo[2]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart[11]; 6. 23-Garet Williamson[6]; 7. 17-Spencer Bayston[3]; 8. 41-Carson Macedo[12]; 9. 20-Bill Balog[10]; 10. 21H-Brady Bacon[16]; 11. 7S-Chris Windom[4]; 12. AU55-Parker Scott[14]; 13. 15-Donny Schatz[18]; 14. 51-Ashton Torgerson[13]; 15. 25-Jy Corbet[19]; 16. 16C-Skylar Gee[17]; 17. 85J-Logan Julien[21]; 18. 15K-Creed Kemenah[24]; 19. 28M-Conner Morrell[8]; 20. 27-Emerson Axsom[9]; 21. 6-Scott Neitzel[15]; 22. (DNF) 87A-Austin Hartmann[22]; 23. (DNF) 79-Blake Nimee[23]; 24. (DNF) 10V-Matt VanderVere[20]

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/back-on-top-kofoid-flexes-muscle-with-another-wilmot-win/

EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/schedule/event-info/?event=4549546
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Wilmot%2BRaceway

FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

HAUD STAYS HOT: Sheldon Haudenschild Dominates World of Outlaws Return to Hartford

The KCP Racing No. 18 heads to Victory Lane for the third time in the last five races

tyler carr

HARTFORD, MI (July 9, 2026) - Sheldon Haudenschild picked up right where he left off before summer break.

The Wooster, OH native put the KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 18 in Victory Lane at Cedar Lake Speedway before the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series took Fourth of July weekend off.

The tour got back to business on Thursday with the first trip to Michigan in seven years with Hartford Speedway hosting the Pure Michigan Showdown, and Haudenschild ended the night in Victory Lane yet again.

Haudenschild dominated the 30-lapper. Bill Balog started on the pole, but it was Haudenschild rocketing to the top spot on the outside when the green flag flew. Lapped traffic gave Haudenschild a few frightening moments, but ultimately the hottest Sprint Car driver in the country couldn’t be stopped. He motored away to the checkered flag.

“I’m just confident from right when we unload,” Haudenschild said. “I know we’re going to be fast and qualify well. (Kyle) Ripper, Adam (Clark), and Dauson (Heitritter) have been putting the work in, and it shows on the track. We don’t give up. If you look back at Lincoln and the two Pevely races were just pretty bad races, or else I think we’d be right there in the (championship) hunt.”

Haudenschild and the KCP crew are now up to three wins in their last five races. They’ve also collected eight top two finishes in the last 11 races. The No. 18 hasn’t finished worse than seventh in 16 consecutive main events, dating back to May 15. Haudenschild’s 51st career victory with The Greatest Show on Dirt equals him with Jeff Swindell for 18th all-time. It was also his second overall Hartford score to go along with an All Star Circuit of Champions triumph in 2016.

Michael “Buddy” Kofoid brought the Roth Motorsports No. 83 home second to notch his third straight runner-up finish. That broke a tie with Carson Macedo and gave Kofoid sole possession of the second spot in points.

David Gravel finished third in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2, a Series leading 17th podium run for the two-time and defending champions.

Garet Williamson and Logan Schuchart completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

Sheldon Haudenschild laid down the Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night.

David Gravel clocked his 14th Simpson Quick Time of the year and set a new track record in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to David Gravel (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Logan Schuchart (Knoxville Bound Heat Two), and Sheldon Haudenschild (WIX Filters Heat Three).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Bill Balog.

Balog also topped the Toyota Dash.

Zane DeVault won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Ashton Torgerson marched from 22nd to 15th to earn the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger.

Chris Windom was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

That also gave Torgerson the Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race.

Sheldon Haudenschild set the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Cole Macedo.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their last Wisconsin stop of the year at Wilmot Raceway on July 10-11 before a huge week in Ohio at Attica Raceway Park’s Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals on Tuesday, July 14 and Eldora Speedway’s Kings Royal on Friday-Saturday, July 17-18. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

Where can you watch every World of Outlaws race? Live on DIRTVision.

Where can you see the World of Outlaws in 2026? Click to see the full schedule.

FEATURE RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[4]; 3. 2-David Gravel[3]; 4. 23-Garet Williamson[7]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[1]; 7. 7S-Chris Windom[9]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[14]; 9. 24D-Danny Sams III[11]; 10. 17-Spencer Bayston[8]; 11. 41-Carson Macedo[6]; 12. 16C-Skylar Gee[12]; 13. 25-Jy Corbet[13]; 14. 98-Ricky Peterson[18]; 15. 51-Ashton Torgerson[22]; 16. 27-Emerson Axsom[20]; 17. AU55-Parker Scott[23]; 18. 77-Geoff Dodge[16]; 19. 85-Dustin Daggett[21]; 20. 28M-Conner Morrell[25]; 21. (DNF) 2C-Cole Macedo[10]; 22. (DNF) 2MD-Darin Naida[17]; 23. (DNF) 6-Kasey Jedrzejek[15]; 24. (DNF) 14-Zane DeVault[19]; 25. (DNF) 71H-Max Stambaugh[24]

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/haud-stays-hot-sheldon-haudenschild-dominates-world-of-outlaws-return-to-hartford/

EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/results/?event=646989&series=sprintcars
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Hartford%2BSpeedway

FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

Attica’s Brad Doty Classic, Eldora’s Kings Royal Headline Huge Ohio Week

trent glover

ATTICA, OH (July 13, 2026) - All eyes in the Sprint Car world are on Ohio.

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is “Buckeye State” bound for a big week.

First up is a trip to Attica Raceway Park on Tuesday, July 14, to salute one of the sport’s greats. Brad Doty was one of the most promising drivers before a 1988 injury derailed his career, but the Apple Creek, OH native remained committed to the sport he loves. He’s contributed through a variety of avenues since and continues to do so with the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals. The midweek battle will dish out $20,000 to the winner.

Then, the sport will converge on Rossburg, OH’s Eldora Speedway for the 43rd running of the Kings Royal. The weekend begins with the $25,000-to-win Knight Before on Friday, July 17, before one of the sport’s crown jewels takes center stage as a stacked field of Sprint Car drivers will battle for the crown, $200,000 in riches, and a place in the history books on Saturday, July 18 at “The Big E.”

If you’re a Sprint Car fan, “The Heart of it All” is where you need to be this week.

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Let’s look at the top stories to watch this week in Ohio:

HAUD-EST TEAM IN THE SPORT

Sheldon Haudenschild is always a major story during this week in his home state, but even more eyes than usual are fixed on him this year.

He and KCP Racing are unquestionably the hottest team in Sprint Car racing as the Wooster, OH native prepares to pursue two races near the top of his bucket list. Haudenschild has won four of the last seven World of Outlaws races and has been on the podium in 10 of the last 12 with a 2.17 average finish over that dozen. The 32-year-old is arguably performing better than he ever has in his career during his first season with KCP as he and longtime crew chief Kyle Ripper made the move over the off-season.

Like most Sprint Car drivers born in Ohio, there aren’t many events Haudenschild wants more than the Brad Doty Classic and Kings Royal. His father, Jac, won “The Doty” in 2007 and wore the crown at Eldora three times. Sheldon was runner-up at the 2023 Brad Doty Classic. He’s got four top fives in the Kings Royal, including driving from eighth to second in 2020. His best chance at winning both may be this week with tons of momentum on his side.

BDC HISTORY

The Brad Doty Classic has become one of the most coveted events in the Sprint Car hotbed in Ohio through nearly four decades of history, and several former winners plan to be in attendance on Tuesday at Attica.

It’s no surprise the driver who boasts the most victories is 10-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz with four. He topped a pair when the event was held at Limaland Motorsports Park (2011 and 2013) and two more after it shifted back to Attica (2016 and 2018). Schatz has also won at Attica three more times in World of Outlaws competition, making him the Series’ winningest driver there.

Kyle Larson has the opportunity to equal Schatz’s Brad Doty Classic record this week in the Silva Motorsports No. 57. All three of “Yung Money’s” triumphs in the event occurred at Attica (2020, 2022, and 2023). Larson has five wins in 13 Sprint Car outings in 2026.

David Gravel aced Attica in 2017 with CJB Motorsports and in 2024 with Big Game Motorsports, and is one of six multi-time Brad Doty Classic victors. The Watertown, CT native goes for a third on Tuesday.

The first World of Outlaws win of Spencer Bayston’s career came at the 2021 Brad Doty Classic. That was behind the wheel of the Sam McGhee Motorsports No. 11, and he’ll aim for a second in the Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 this week.

Carson Macedo is the most recent to add his name to the list of winners as he and Jason Johnson Racing captured the Attica checkered flag last year. The Lemoore, CA native could join Larson as only the second driver to claim two in a row.

Greg Wilson won one for the locals back in 2004, and the Benton Ridge, OH native plans to be in action on Tuesday.

CHASING ROYALTY

Donny Schatz has the opportunity to equal one of the sport’s greatest records this weekend at Eldora.

No driver sat atop the Kings Royal throne more than “The King” himself, Steve Kinser, with seven crowns. Schatz is a six-time victor, conquering the crown jewel in 2007, 2009, 2016-2018, and 2023. He’s been close to tying Kinser already with four second-place runs, most recently driving from 20th to runner-up in 2024.

Schatz’s Eldora speed over the years shows little reason to doubt him this weekend. He’s won 19 total races at “The House that Earl Built.” Eighteen of those have come in World of Outlaws competition, which ranks behind only Steve Kinser and Sammy Swindell for third all-time. In his last 22 races at Eldora, he’s been on the podium in half of them. Schatz goes for his record-tying seventh crown and first with CJB Motorsports this week.

CAST OF KINGS

Schatz is far from the only former King that’ll be aiming to claim the crown again. Six more champions are planning to be in the Eldora pit area.

King Kerry XXXI: Kerry Madsen finally sat atop the throne in 2014 after several close calls, driving the Keneric No. 29 from the fourth row to victory. The “Madman” could become the ninth different multi-time winner this week aboard the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55. The Australian owns six total Eldora scores, and they’ve all come with the World of Outlaws.

King Brad XXXVI: Brad Sweet has a pair of Kings Royal crowns in his trophy collection (2013 and 2019). Both of those came with Kasey Kahne Racing, and he’ll go for one in the Silva Motorsports No. 94 this time around. Sweet and Paul Silva have already won four times together in 2026, split between Silva’s own car and the Kevin Kozlowski-owned ride on the West Coast.

King Tyler XXXVIII: The first-ever World of Outlaws win of Tyler Courtney’s career came in the form of the 2021 Kings Royal when he put the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC in Victory Lane with a $175,000 score. “Sunshine” goes for a second worth $200,000 this week.

King Brent XXXIX: Brent Marks is one of three Pennsylvania-born Kings Royal champions. His came during a lucrative week in 2022 when the “Myerstown Missile” claimed both the Kings Royal and Historical Big One to become the first driver in Sprint Car racing history to bank a pair of six-figure paychecks in the same week. Marks is making the trip to Eldora for the 43rd running.

King David XLI: David Gravel matched Marks’ financial feat two years later when he bagged both the Joker’s Jackpot and Kings Royal to pocket $100,000 and $175,000 paydays. Gravel heads to Ohio atop the World of Outlaws points.

King Anthony XLII: An injury sidelined Anthony Macri earlier this year, but he hasn’t missed a beat since climbing back aboard the Macri Motorsports No. 39M. He won four times during PA Speedweek and claimed the mini-series title. Now, the Dillsburg, PA native aims to become only the second driver ever to win two consecutive Kings Royal crowns.

CONQUERING THE KINGDOM

Eldora attracts talent from all across the land, including several competitors who are looking to wear the crown for the first time and etch their name in the history books.

Logan Schuchart badly wants to add a Kings Royal crown to his trophy collection. Eldora is his favorite track, and “The Big E” has welcomed him and Shark Racing to Victory Lane on seven occasions. The highlight of those is undoubtedly 2023’s Eldora Million, which made him the richest winner in the sport’s history. But the history of the Kings Royal brings another level of prestige Schuchart hopes to reach.

Rico Abreu has won just about everything there is to win at “The Big E” except for the Kings Royal. He’s topped 14 races at the 1/2 mile, including six of his 22 career World of Outlaws checkered flags. The last two Knight Before Features belonged to the St. Helena, CA driver.

Carson Macedo is among the sport’s elite lacking a Kings Royal crown. He’s been on the podium twice (2020 and 2022) and hasn’t missed the top 10 in any of the five finales he’s made. He and Jason Johnson Racing have won three Eldora races together.

Michael “Buddy” Kofoid has never won at Eldora, but it’s tough to question his capabilities considering his 2026 performance with Roth Motorsports. They lead the World of Outlaws in wins this season with nine. Kofoid’s top result at Eldora is a pair of runner-ups, one with the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2023 and one at #LetsRaceTwo earlier this year.

Corey Day is returning to his Sprint Car roots to pursue the crown. The two-time winner with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series this season visited Eldora Victory Lane last year with a Double Down Duels score.

Expect plenty of additional stars to come looking to sit atop the throne including Garet Williamson (Columbia, MO), Bill Balog (North Pole, AK), Cole Macedo (Lemoore, CA), Justin Peck (Monrovia, IN), Brian Brown (Higginsville, MO), Brady Bacon (Broken Arrow, OK), Giovanni Scelzi (Fresno, CA), and many more.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE
Tuesday, July 14 at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, OH
Friday-Saturday, July 17-18 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH

AROUND THE TURN
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 21-22 at Ohsweken Speedway in Ohsweken, ON, Canada (TICKETS)
Saturday-Sunday, July 25-26 at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, NY (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (37/82 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (4974 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-92 PTS)
3. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-120 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-120 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-260 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-302 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-444 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-528 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-594 PTS)
10. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-620 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (14 Drivers):
9 Wins – Michael Kofoid
7 Wins – David Gravel
6 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Wins – Carson Macedo
2 Wins – Anthony Macri
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks

FEATURE LAPS LED (25 Drivers):
255 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
249 Laps Led – David Gravel
81 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
74 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
60 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
50 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps Led – Bill Balog
40 Laps Led – Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
12 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi, Emerson Axsom
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss
3 Laps Led – Brent Marks

PODIUM FINISHES (27 Drivers):
19 Podiums – David Gravel
17 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
15 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Podiums – Carson Macedo
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson
3 Podiums – Anthony Macri, Spencer Bayston, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Bill Balog
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Tyler Courtney
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Giovanni Scelzi, Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (15 Drivers):
14 Quick Times – David Gravel
4 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid, Brady Bacon
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Bill Balog, Justin Henderson

HEAT RACE WINNERS (42 Drivers):
22 Heat Wins – David Gravel
17 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
10 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
9 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
8 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
4 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo, Rico Abreu, Emerson Axsom, Spencer Bayston
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson
2 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Brent Marks, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Kerry Madsen, Ryan Timms
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Christopher Thram, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kelby Watt

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (56 Drivers):
27 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
26 Dashes – David Gravel
19 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
13 Dashes – Bill Balog
12 Dashes – Carson Macedo
11 Dashes – Garet Williamson
8 Dashes – Cole Macedo, Logan Schuchart
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Donny Schatz, Emerson Axsom
6 Dashes – Kasey Jedrzejek, Spencer Bayston
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Ryan Timms, Brent Marks, Chris Windom
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Chase Dietz, Tanner Holmes, Brian Brown, Justin Henderson, Brady Bacon
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Kelby Watt, Conner Morrell
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Bryce Lucius, Christopher Thram, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Daryn Pittman, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Kyle Larson

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (24 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz
3 LCS Wins – Garet Williamson, Spencer Bayston
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom, Giovanni Scelzi, Emerson Axsom
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Logan Schuchart, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Skylar Gee, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Tyler Courtney, Daison Pursley, Cole Macedo, Zane DeVault, Logan Julien

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (20 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
4 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
3 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston, Michael Kofoid, Logan Schuchart
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Chris Windom, Cole Macedo
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Brady Bacon, Sheldon Haudenschild, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek, Ashton Torgerson

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (20 Drivers):
6 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
5 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
3 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog, Brady Bacon, Carson Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Garet Williamson
1 Fastest Lap – Anthony Macri, Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (14 Drivers):
12 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
6 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart
2 Hottest Laps – Garet Williamson, Carson Macedo
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Daryn Pittman, Giovanni Scelzi

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner
Wed, Feb 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Spencer Bayston (1)
Fri, Feb 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Michael Kofoid (1)
Sat, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (1)
Sun, March 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
Mon, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (2)
Fri, March 6 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Donny Schatz (1)
Fri, March 13 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / David Gravel (1)
Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / David Gravel (2)
Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / David Gravel (3)
Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Carson Macedo (1)
Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Michael Kofoid (2)
Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (3)
Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (4)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brad Sweet (1)
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (4)
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (5)
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Kasey Kahne (1)
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (5)
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Carson Macedo (2)
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Mon, May 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (3)
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (1)
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (7)
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (8)
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6)
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (7)
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
Thurs, July 9 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (9)
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Tues, July 21 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sat, Aug 29 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND
Sun, Aug 30 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, Sept 11 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS
Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS
Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO
Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Tues, Sept 22 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA
Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA
Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA
Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH
Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Fri, Oct 16 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN
Sat, Oct 17 / TBA
Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

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Busiest Stretch of World of Outlaws Season Begins with Hartford, Wilmot Visits

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ARTFORD, MI (July 7, 2026) - It’s a good time to be a fan of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

After a week off to celebrate the Fourth of July, the busiest stretch of the year is about to begin and serve up 13 races in 24 days that takes the tour to eight tracks in five states and one Canadian province. Throw in the fact that the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s follows this upcoming blitz of racing, and there’s never been a better time to have a DIRTVision subscription.

It all begins with a trio of races this week. First up is the Series’ long-awaited return to Michigan with Hartford Speedway’s Pure Michigan Showdown on Thursday, July 9. The stop will mark The Greatest Show on Dirt’s first time in the “Great Lakes State” since 2019.

Then it’s around the southern rim of Lake Michigan and up into Wisconsin for a full weekend in “America’s Dairyland”. The O’Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial sends the World of Outlaws to Wilmot Raceway on Friday-Saturday, July 10-11.

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Let’s look at the top stories heading into the busy stretch:

MICHIGAN MAN

The latest chapters of World of Outlaws history in Michigan point to David Gravel being the man to beat on Thursday.

The last two trips to Hartford have belonged to the two-time and defending Series champion. It hasn’t mattered what car he’s been in. First was 2017 when he took the CJB Motorsports No. 5 to Victory Lane. Then came a 2019 triumph aboard the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41. He’ll look to make it three straight wins in three different cars this week as he returns in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2.

Gravel currently sits atop the standings by 86 markers during his quest for a third consecutive championship. He’s bagged seven wins and leads the Series in podiums (16), top fives (22), and top 10s (29).

ONE MORE IN WISCONSIN

The Wilmot weekend signals the last chance for Wisconsin fans to see Bill Balog on home turf this season. Two of his three podiums this seeing have come in the “Badger State,” and he’ll look to stand atop the podium for the first time in 2026 as the tour makes its final Wisconsin visit.

The numbers say Balog should be in the running for a checkered flag. He’s topped 21 Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Features at Wilmot, most recently driving from sixth to victory in 2023. The closest he’s come to beating the World of Outlaws at the 1/3 mile is a sixth-place effort last season.

Balog has 11 top 10s in 28 starts this year and sits 11th in points with Spencer Bayston 16 markers ahead in the final top 10 position.

WILMOT WINNERS

Balog won’t be the only competitor to keep an eye on at Wilmot.

Comparable to his Hartford success, David Gravel has been a force at Wilmot no matter what car he shows up in. The Watertown, CT native won there with Roth Motorsports in 2014 before topping two more (2016 and 2017) with CJB Motorsports. He made it four wins in three cars with a 2020 trip to Victory Lane in the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41. Gravel is the Series winningest driver at Wilmot through 14 visits.

Carson Macedo could tie or pass Gravel with a weekend sweep of the Larry Hillerud Memorial. He and JJR claimed a trio in a row at Wilmot from 2022 through 2024, joining Gravel as the only other driver to top three straight. The Lemoore, CA native is currently tied for the runner-up spot in points.

Donny Schatz is a two-time Wilmot winner. The 10-time World of Outlaws titlist took the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing ride to the podium’s top step in 2019 and 2024. He’s also been remarkably consistent with a 4.43 average finish in 14 tries and no results outside the top 10.

Michael “Buddy” Kofoid was the most recent to add his name to the list of Wilmot victors. He started first and finished there a year ago. Kofoid and the Roth Motorsports crew are tied with Macedo and JJR for second in the standings and looking to erase Gravel’s 86-point advantage.

CONTINUING THE CLIMB

When the World of Outlaws was last in action, Sheldon Haudenschild reached 50 career victories, but the all-time win list isn’t the only climb he aims to continue as the season resumes this week.

As recently as early June, Haudenschild was 194 points behind championship leader David Gravel. But a recent stretch of unmatched consistency has moved the KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 18 to fourth in points and slashed that gap down to 130. Haudenschild hasn’t finished worse than seventh in the last 14 Series events. He’s won three times and been in the top two in eight of those races. If this kind of speed continues, Haudenschild could be in the running for his first championship by the time the tour rolls into The Dirt Track at Charlotte for World of Outlaws World Finals (Nov. 4-7).

Looking ahead to this weekend, Haudenschild is a former Hartford winner with the All Star Circuit of Champions (2016). His three World of Outlaws tries there have yielded a pair of top 10s. He’s yet to win at Wilmot but never been outside the top 10 in 14 tries and landed on the podium four times.

WHAT BREAK?

While many World of Outlaws drivers opted to relax during the week off, a few decided to keep doing what they know best – race Sprint Cars.

Logan Schuchart was the busiest of the bunch. The Hanover, PA native returned home for a trio of PA Speedweek races. He wheeled the Shark Racing No. 1S from 13th to fourth at Lincoln Speedway, 21st to 14th at Hagerstown Speedway, and sixth to third at Williams Grove Speedway. Now, he’s ready to get back to business with The Greatest Show on Dirt, where he currently sits fifth in points.

Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing team joined Schuchart for Lincoln’s Steve Smith Tribute Race. They picked up a sixth-place finish to pocket a solid $6,519 payday. Macedo and Schuchart will both return to Pennsylvania at the end of the month for a trio of battles with the PA Posse at BAPS Motor Speedway (July 29) and Williams Grove Speedway (July 31-Aug. 1).

Garet Williamson and Fischer Motorsports opted to get another NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s (Aug. 12-15) tune-up by attending Knoxville Raceway’s weekly program. Williamson led laps before a podium finish.

The off-week track time wasn’t limited to drivers on the tour. Team owner Bill Rose got behind the wheel of a USAC Silver Crown car for Terre Haute Action Track’s Sumar Classic and finished an impressive sixth after starting 18th. Rose gets back to owner and crew chief duties for Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year presented by Five Star Bodies contender Kasey Jedrzejek this week.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE
Thursday, July 9 at Hartford Speedway in Hartford, MI
Friday-Saturday, July 10-11 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, WI

AROUND THE TURN
Tuesday, July 14 at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, OH (TICKETS)
Friday-Saturday, July 17-18 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (34/82 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (4540 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-86 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-86 PTS)
4. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-130 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-246 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-260 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-436 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-474 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-552 PTS)
10. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-594 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (14 Drivers):
8 Wins – Michael Kofoid
7 Wins – David Gravel
4 Wins – Carson Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Wins – Anthony Macri
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks

FEATURE LAPS LED (25 Drivers):
249 Laps Led – David Gravel
222 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
81 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
50 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps Led – Bill Balog
41 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
40 Laps Led – Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi, Emerson Axsom
10 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss
3 Laps Led – Brent Marks

PODIUM FINISHES (27 Drivers):
16 Podiums – David Gravel
15 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
12 Podiums – Carson Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms
3 Podiums – Anthony Macri, Spencer Bayston, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Bill Balog, Garet Williamson
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Tyler Courtney
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Giovanni Scelzi, Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (15 Drivers):
13 Quick Times – David Gravel
4 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Brady Bacon, Will Armitage, Michael Kofoid, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Bill Balog, Justin Henderson

HEAT RACE WINNERS (42 Drivers):
20 Heat Wins – David Gravel
16 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
9 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
8 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid
7 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
4 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo, Rico Abreu, Emerson Axsom
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi
2 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Spencer Bayston, Brent Marks, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Kerry Madsen, Ryan Timms
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Garet Williamson, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Christopher Thram, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kelby Watt

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (56 Drivers):
24 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
23 Dashes – David Gravel
17 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
11 Dashes – Carson Macedo, Bill Balog
9 Dashes – Garet Williamson
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Donny Schatz, Cole Macedo, Logan Schuchart, Emerson Axsom
6 Dashes – Kasey Jedrzejek
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Ryan Timms, Spencer Bayston, Brent Marks
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Chase Dietz, Tanner Holmes, Brian Brown, Justin Henderson, Chris Windom
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Brady Bacon, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Kelby Watt
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Bryce Lucius, Christopher Thram, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Daryn Pittman, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Conner Morrell, Andy Pake, Kyle Larson

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (22 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson, Spencer Bayston
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom, Giovanni Scelzi, Emerson Axsom
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Logan Schuchart, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Skylar Gee, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Tyler Courtney, Daison Pursley, Cole Macedo

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (19 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
3 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston, Michael Kofoid
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Chris Windom, Logan Schuchart, Cole Macedo
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Brady Bacon, Sheldon Haudenschild, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (20 Drivers):
5 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid, David Gravel
2 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog, Brady Bacon, Carson Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Garet Williamson
1 Fastest Lap – Anthony Macri, Brock Zearfoss, Sheldon Haudenschild, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (14 Drivers):
11 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
5 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart
2 Hottest Laps – Garet Williamson
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Daryn Pittman, Giovanni Scelzi, Carson Macedo

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner
Wed, Feb 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Spencer Bayston (1)
Fri, Feb 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Michael Kofoid (1)
Sat, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (1)
Sun, March 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
Mon, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (2)
Fri, March 6 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Donny Schatz (1)
Fri, March 13 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / David Gravel (1)
Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / David Gravel (2)
Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / David Gravel (3)
Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Carson Macedo (1)
Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Michael Kofoid (2)
Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (3)
Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (4)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brad Sweet (1)
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (4)
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (5)
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Kasey Kahne (1)
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (5)
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Carson Macedo (2)
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Mon, May 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (3)
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (1)
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (7)
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (8)
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6)
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (7)
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
Thurs, July 9 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Tues, July 21 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sat, Aug 29 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND
Sun, Aug 30 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, Sept 11 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS
Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS
Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO
Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Tues, Sept 22 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA
Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA
Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA
Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH
Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Fri, Oct 16 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN
Sat, Oct 17 / TBA
Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/top-five-storylines-busiest-stretch-of-world-of-outlaws-season-begins-with-hartford-wilmot-visits/

EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4549543, https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4549546
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Hartford%2BSpeedway, https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Wilmot%2BRaceway

FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES

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The American Sprint Car Series was founded in 1992, comprised of regional races primarily in the Southwest region. It then went national in 1993 and has become the premier 360 Sprint Car Series in the country, while still sanctioning nine regional series that include 360 Sprint Cars, 410 Sprint Cars and Non-Wing Sprint Cars. ASCS is supported by DIRTVision, Hoosier Racing Tire, Honest Abe Roofing, Intercomp, Racing Electronics, Real American Beer (Official Beer), Smith Titanium, SIS Insurance, WEDG High Performance Karts, and VP Racing

TEXARKANA, AR (July 11, 2026) — Fireworks sprouted the American Sprint Car Series visit to Texarkana 67 Speedway for the Ralph Henson Memorial, and it was Seth Bergman who shone brightest.

The Snohomish, WA driver became the first to score three Feature victories in the 2026 season, with a dogfight between his two championship adversaries through 30 laps at the 1/4-mile bullring Saturday night.

Brady Baker and Matt Covington set the front row, with Baker taking the lead on the opening circuit. On the second lap, Covington drove to the bottom in Turn 1 but slid up and made contact with Baker, resulting in race-ending damage to the No. 71 and making Covington the new leader.

On the restart, Covington used the cushion while Bergman and Sam Hafertepe Jr. followed in tow around the bottom lane. Bergman had the advantage over Covington, which propelled him to the lead. Hafertepe followed Bergman’s tracks around the bottom and got ahead of the No. 95 on Lap 4.

Bergman continued to use the bottom as Hafertepe shifted his line to the top side, but both drivers remained equal in distance until lap traffic arrived on Lap 10. Bergman moved to the cushion to avoid lapped cars in his line as Hafertepe closed within 0.5 seconds of the lead.

Throughout the run, the two drivers remained glued to the cushion until the final caution was flown on Lap 24, stacking the field for a six-lap dash to the twin checkered flags.

Bergman aced the restart as Hafertepe worked to protect his runner-up position. The Oklahoma Chillers No. 23 Triple X Chassis drove away to a 2.4-second gap, scoring his first win in the Ralph Henson Memorial and tying Shane Stewart for eighth on the all-time National Tour wins list.

“It was technical, but this place is one badass racetrack,” Bergman said. “We were just really good, and it’s the Ralph Henson Memorial, and I’m probably one of the only guys in the field that actually ran against Ralph. It’s a great family, and I’m honored to win this race in his honor.

“This car here lately, we’ve been hitting on some things, and I think it shows. We have a really good piece, and we’ve been struggling. I just couldn’t be happier with the feels that the car’s been giving me. I can act like a race car driver, get out there, make decisions, and win races.”

With Hafertepe finishing second and Covington third, the Sunnyvale, TX pilot retook the points lead by five markers. Rookie Cole Schroeder earned his first career top-five finish in the Series with a fourth-place finish, and Kyler Johnson worked up eight positions to round out the top five and earn the Hard Charger award.

Recap Notes:

Quick Time Award: Matt Covington (13.880 sec.)

Heat Race Winners: Brady Baker, Seth Bergman, Howard Moore

Honest Abe Roofing Dash Winner: Brady Baker

Last Chance Showdown Winner: Brogan Carder

Hard Charger Award: Kyler Johnson (+8)

Up Next: The American Sprint Car Series returns to Kansas with Dodge City Raceway Park hosting the Steve King Memorial on Saturday, July 25. Joining the National Tour at the event will be the ASCS Gunsmoke Region and Sooner Region.

DODGE CITY INFO

Where can you watch every lap of the American Sprint Car Series? Live on DIRTVision.

RESULTS: Feature (30 Laps): 1. 23-Seth Bergman[2]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[4]; 3. 95-Matt Covington[3]; 4. 3-Cole Schroeder[7]; 5. 45X-Kyler Johnson[13]; 6. 47-Dale Howard[11]; 7. 10-Landon Britt[9]; 8. 88R-Ryder Laplante[6]; 9. 88C-Brogan Carder[16]; 10. 63-Jack Thomas[14]; 11. 88-Terry Easum[17]; 12. 938-Bradley Fezard[12]; 13. 16G-Austyn Gossel[19]; 14. 71T-Christopher Townsend[10]; 15. G6-Jake Jones[15]; 16. 12W-Dale Wester[20]; 17. 9-Josh McCord[22]; 18. 30-Joseph Miller[21]; 19. 8Z-Zach Pringle[18]; 20. 6-Cody Gardner[8]; 21. 71-Brady Baker[1]; 22. 40-Howard Moore[5]

ARTICLE:https://ascsracing.com/recap/seth-bergman-takes-ralph-henson-memorial-at-texarkana-for-29th-ascs-triumph/
PHOTO CREDIT: Kristy Whatley (Highside Photography)

EVENT INFO:https://ascsracing.com/schedule/event-info/?event=4549746
TRACK INFO:https://www.67speedwayoftexarkana.com/
FAN 101: https://ascsracing.com/about/

Matt Covington Takes ASCS Points Lead, Secures 24th Career Victory at Batesville

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LOCUST GROVE, AR (July 10, 2026) — Matt Covington is not going to let a chance at his first American Sprint Car Series title slip away.

The Glenpool, OK racer took his first National Tour win at Batesville Motor Speedway in a 25-lap Feature that highlighted major points implications at the top.

As Covington started the race from the inside of the second row, polesitter Sam Hafertepe Jr. took the lead over Brady Baker as Covington and Seth Bergman overtook Baker on Lap 2 to occupy the podium positions.

Through the first five laps, Hafertepe marched away from the two drivers by 1.8 seconds until lapped traffic came into his crosshairs.

With Hafertepe stuck in traffic, Covington and Bergman shredded the gap by 0.3 seconds each lap to catch him by Lap 10. Covington caught Hafertepe with momentum and reached for the inside of the No. 15H in Turn 3. Both drivers used every inch of racing room exiting Turn 4, but they made contact, sending Hafertepe into the wall and spinning across the frontstretch, prematurely ending the night as Covington took the lead.

On Lap 13, Bergman suffered a flat right-rear tire, which forced him into the pits and squandered his hopes of a third Series win in 2026. With Hafertepe and Bergman out of contention, Covington had to face Christopher Townsend and Whit Gastineau for the remaining 12 laps around the 3/8-mile oval.

Covington’s No. 95 Triple X Chassis flew away with the lead around the bottom lane while Townsend and Gastineau attempted different lines to gain an edge. Covington ran away to a 2.3-second gap by Lap 19, only to be gridlocked in lap traffic. Then, it was Townsend and Gastineau’s turn to chase down the leader, recing within one second of the back of Covington’s machine until the final caution waved on Lap 22.

In the remaining three laps, Covington scurried away from Townsend and Gastineau to lock up his 24th career Series win – tying 2015 champion Aaron Reutzel for 12th on the all-time wins list.

“My vantage point was that I thought I had room, and I thought I could stay off (Hafertepe),” Covington said. “That’s the last guy I want to run into on the racetrack. Sam, as fast as he is and as many races he wins, he’s the cleanest guy I know that’s been out here. I’m just real happy about tonight, other than making some contact. It looked like it tore Sam’s stuff up pretty good, so a bad night in that regard, but a good night to finish on top.”

Leaving the night at Batesville, Covington became the new Series points leader by two points over Hafertepe and 64 markers in front of Bergman.

Townsend finished second for a career high on the National Tour, and Gastineau cemented the Friday podium in his first visit to the facility. Baker finished fourth, and sophomore racer Ryder LaPlante made up the night’s top five finishers.

Recap Notes:

Quick Time Award: Sam Hafertepe Jr. (12.055 sec.)

Heat Race Winners: Ryder LaPlante, Matt Covington, Seth Bergman

Hard Charger Award: Whit Gastineau (+7)

Up Next: The American Sprint Car Series is headed southwest of “The Natural State” to Texarkana 67 Speedway for the Ralph Henson Memorial on Saturday, July 11.

TEXARKANA TICKETS

Where can you watch every lap of the American Sprint Car Series? Live on DIRTVision.

RESULTS: Feature (25 Laps): 1. 95-Matt Covington[3]; 2. 71T-Christopher Townsend[7]; 3. 2-Whit Gastineau[10]; 4. 71-Brady Baker[2]; 5. 88R-Ryder Laplante[5]; 6. 10-Landon Britt[9]; 7. 3-Cole Schroeder[8]; 8. 45X-Kyler Johnson[12]; 9. 63-Jack Thomas[13]; 10. 938-Bradley Fezard[16]; 11. 88-Terry Easum[18]; 12. 88C-Brogan Carder[17]; 13. 16G-Austyn Gossel[11]; 14. 23-Seth Bergman[4]; 15. 12W-Dale Wester[6]; 16. 47-Dale Howard[15]; 17. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[1]; 18. 9JR-Derek Hagar[14]

ARTICLE:https://ascsracing.com/recap/matt-covington-takes-ascs-points-lead-secures-24th-career-victory-at-batesville/
PHOTO CREDIT: Matt Skipper

EVENT INFO:https://ascsracing.com/schedule/event-info/?event=4549692
TRACK INFO:https://www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com/
FAN 101: https://ascsracing.com/about/

Points-Free Mindset Driving Gastineau to ASCS Success

Emily Schwanke

BATESVILLE, AR (July 9, 2026) — Some drivers claim they don’t think about points. Whit Gastineau isn’t lying.

And he’s using that mindset to have one of the best runs of his career with the American Sprint Car Series.

Going week to week, seeing if one weekend still brings him to the next, Gastineau isn’t racing for points; he’s racing for results. In doing so, the Moore, OK, native has found himself fourth in the Series standings with two top fives and eight top 10s in 13 races.

“I don't pay too much attention to it,” Gastineau said. “That’s paying off to have good finishes and everything. My boy Charlie actually told me we were in fourth, but it's good to know that because we've worked hard, we've been fast, and we did really good at Volusia. They just did show-up points, so I'd have more points if it wasn't for that.

“But it's nice that we're up there close and hopefully just keep on getting good, solid finishes and podiums. That's what it's all about. You're not going to win every night, but if you're right there, eventually the wins will start coming through.”

Keeping the full season calendar within reach, he’ll follow the National Tour to Arkansas for stops at Batesville Motor Speedway on Friday, July 10, and Texarkana 67 Speedway for the Ralph Henson Memorial on Saturday, July 11.

While the two tracks will be a first for the Statewide Service Center No. 2 Maxim Chassis, Gastineau will look to notes from similar tracks to try and find a setup he’s comfortable with.

“I’ve raced for 25 years, and it’s tough,” Gastineau said. “A lot of these tracks, especially the ones coming up that I’ve never been to, you can kind of compare them to different tracks, especially on the gearing. Like, Benton has a pretty good banking that I can look towards with Batesville, and I’ve never raced at Texarkana either. So, there’s quite a few new ones, but that’s part of it. So, if you can unload close on setup on gearing, you can try to figure it out fast.”

He'll enter the weekend with momentum on his side, having collected three straight top-10 finishes in the last three events, including two podiums – third at 81 Speedway and second at Belleville High Banks. The two-day weekend at Belleville produced his best showing of the year, with a charge from 12th to seventh on Friday and then a Heat Race win that led to his podium run on Saturday.

With 81 being a 3/8-mile track and Belleville being a 1/2 mile, his success on larger tracks is starting to become a pattern, going back to his first two Series wins coming at the 1/2-mile Salt City Speedway. It’s a stat he should be excited about with the Series heading to the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park on July 25, the 1/2-mile Viking Speedway on Aug. 1, and the famous 1/2-mile Knoxville Raceway for the Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals pres. by Great Southern Bank, Aug. 6-8.

“We were really good at Belleville,” Gastineau said. “Really, the only thing that hurt us Friday and Saturday was that every now and then, the car wouldn’t take off like it should, and that really hurts on that type of track. It’s the difference in getting three positions and losing three positions.

“Luckily, we fixed it a little bit on Saturday, and it took off better in the Heat and Dash. Then in the Feature, it didn’t take off again. But we’re good at those big tracks, and it was good to have a good weekend because we had some tough ones with the engine problems before. We got that figured out, and we have a few Shark Racing Engines that are fresh. They always run good.”

While Gastineau and his team have had good results and have the potential for more up ahead, running a full schedule isn’t easy. When he says he’s not thinking about points, he’s not lying. There are other factors on his mind, but strong runs can continue to help those too.

“We’re still taking it week by week,” Gastineau said. “It’s getting a lot hotter, and we've got to find a little bit more help to get the truck and trailer up and down the road. That’s what we got to figure out right now. Other than that, we can do it. It’s tough on us because we all work full-time, so if we can figure that out, we’ll do it.”

Gastineau will follow the American Sprint Car Series into “The Natural State” for two nights with a stop at Batesville on Friday, July 10, and Texarkana on Saturday, July 11.

BATESVILLE INFO

TEXARKANA TICKETS

Where can you watch every lap of the American Sprint Car Series? Live on DIRTVision.

ARTICLE:https://ascsracing.com/news/points-free-mindset-driving-gastineau-to-ascs-success/

EVENT INFO:https://ascsracing.com/schedule/event-info/?event=4549692, https://ascsracing.com/schedule/event-info/?event=4549746
TRACK INFO:https://www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com/, https://www.67speedwayoftexarkana.com/
FAN 101: https://ascsracing.com/abou

American Sprint Car Series Points Battles Intensify Ahead of Arkansas Doubleheader

Emily Schwanke

BATESVILLE, AR (July 7, 2026) — The home state of the American Sprint Car Series returns to stir the championship hunt with a two-day swing in the heart of Summer.

The ASCS National Tour visit to Arkansas will begin at Batesville Motor Speedway on Friday, July 10, to make up for a postponement from the previous month. After the battle at the 3/8-mile dirt oval, the Series heads to the state line on Saturday as Texarkana 67 Speedway hosts the Ralph Henson Memorial on July 11.

Tickets for Batesville will be available at the track on Friday, while you can purchase tickets for Texarkana online. Hot Laps at Batesville will begin at 7:30 p.m CT, and Texarkana will start at 7 p.m on Saturday.

BATESVILLE INFO

TEXARKANA TICKETS

WATCH ON DIRTVISION

Here are the top storylines to look for:

Razorback Heritage - The American Sprint Car Series owes much of its history to “The Natural State” by helping Emmett Hahn’s vision come to life at Little Rock, AR’s I-30 Speedway on May 15, 1993.

In the 35th season of ASCS racing, Arkansas will see the National Tour visit twice in 2026 with the Batesville and Texarkana doubleheader, then Riverside International Speedway is slated for racing with King of the Ditch II on August 22.

On Saturday, Texarkana will honor the life of Ralph Henson, a Little Rock native who raced motorcycles and Sprint Cars around the state until his passing in 2007. Originally held on the same weekend as the Short Track Nationals at I-30 Speedway beginning in 2008, the event was moved to Texarkana after I-30 closed in 2022 and has remained an ASCS staple event.

Sweeping Belleville - Sam Hafertepe Jr. silenced the questions about when his first American Sprint Car Series Feature win was going to arrive in 2026 with a dominating weekend in The Big One at Belleville High Banks.

The Sunnyvale, TX native had a perfect run on both Friday and Saturday by leading a combined 40 laps between the night’s Features to leave the month of June with a $14,000 deposit and an even score of 90 in career Series wins.

The pilot of the Hill’s Racing Team No. 15H extended the points lead to 52 over Matt Covington as he seeks a first win at Batesville with previous National Tour finishes of second and fifth. At Texarkana, he’s gunning for a third-straight National Tour win with victories the past two years.

Knocking Podiums - Matt Covington is looking for his second win of the season since he last parked in Victory Lane at Central Arizona Raceway.

That hasn’t stopped him from placing the Triple X Chassis No. 95 on the podium, finishing within the top three in four of the past five Features.

While the deficit to Hafertepe has widened, the Glenpool, OK driver looks to the Arkansas weekend as a chance to swing momentum in his direction. He’s never finished outside of the top-10 at Batesville with a career-high of third in 2024. Covington won at Texarkana in 2012 with the former ASCS Lone Star Region and has finished on the podium at the track in the last two National Tour visits.

Making Moves - The halfway mark of the 2026 American Sprint Car Series approaches as the full-time competitors seek to improve their place inside the championship’s top-10.

While Whit Gastineau finished seventh on Friday and a runner-up on Saturday at Belleville, Kyler Johnson’s finishes of 12th and ninth, respectively, moved the Moore, OK native ahead by 39 points for fourth place.

Between sixth and ninth place in the rundown stands a 26-point difference that includes Ryder LaPlante, Brogan Carder, Austyn Gossel, and Terry Easum. Easum has the best finish at Batesville of the four drivers with a sixth-place run from 2025, while Gossel has the highest result at Texarkana with an eighth in 2024.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE

Friday, July 10, at Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR

Saturday, July 11, at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, AR

AROUND THE CORNER

Saturday, July 25, at Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, KS

CURRENT TOP-10 STANDINGS

Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1457pts)
Matt Covington (-52)
Seth Bergman (-68)
Whit Gastineau (-205)
Kyler Johnson (-244)
Ryder LaPlante (-364)
Brogan Carder (-370)
Austyn Gossel (-386)
Terry Easum (-390)
Cole Schroeder (-419)

FEATURE WINNERS (9 Drivers)

2 wins - Sam Hafertepe Jr., Seth Bergman, Justin Peck, Tyler Courtney

1 win - Blake Hahn, Chris Martin, Brady Bacon, Levi Hillier, Matt Covington

FEATURE LAPS LED (16 Drivers)

52 laps - Justin Peck

43 laps - Sam Hafertepe Jr.

30 laps - Levi Hillier, Blake Hahn

22 laps - Chris Martin

21 laps - Austin McCarl

20 laps - Seth Bergman

19 laps - Matt Covington

18 laps - Brady Bacon

16 laps - Cameron Martin

13 laps - Brian Brown

10 laps - Kyler Johnson

9 laps - Whit Gastineau

7 laps - Cole Macedo

6 laps - Tyler Courtney

3 laps - Sean McClelland

QUICK TIME AWARDS (7 Drivers)

6 awards - Sam Hafertepe Jr

1 award - Seth Bergman, Howard Moore, Chris Martin, Levi Hillier, Kyler Johnson, Matt Covington

HEAT RACE WINNERS (23 Drivers)

5 wins - Matt Covington

4 wins - Seth Bergman

3 wins - Sam Hafertepe Jr, Whit Gastineau, Garrett Benson

2 wins - Chris Martin, Justin Peck

1 win - Jordan Mallett, Sean McClelland, Cam Martin, Brady Bacon, Tyler Clem, Emerson Axsom, Brian Brown, Cole Macedo, Garen Linder, Colby Copeland, Nick Parker, Hank Davis, Ryder Laplante, JJ Hickle, Kyler Johnson, Alex Hill, Jeremy Campbell, Blake Hahn, Kade Morton, Alex Sewell

DASH STARTS (34 Drivers)

11 starts - Sam Hafertepe Jr

9 starts - Matt Covington

6 starts - Kyler Johnson, Seth Bergman, Whit Gastineau

4 starts - Levi Hillier

3 starts - Chris Martin, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Justin Peck

2 starts - Camerson Martin, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek, Garrett Benson

1 start - Jordan Mallett, Howard Moore, Paul Solomon, Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Tyler Clem, Hank Davis, Ryder Laplante, Nick Parker, Colby Copeland, Garen Linder, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Kade Morton, Jeremy Campbell, Bryant Wiedeman

SMITH TITANIUM LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (7 Drivers)

2 wins - Braxton Weger

1 win - DJ Christie, Matt Covington, Tyler Clem, Whit Gastineau, Sterling Cling, Gage Montgomery

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (11 Drivers)

2 awards - Whit Gastineau

1 award - Seth Bergman, Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Sam Hafertepe Jr., DJ Netto, Brogan Carder, Joe B. Miller, Bradley Fezard, Hayden Mabe, Jack Thomas

PODIUM FINISHES (18 Drivers)

7 podiums - Sam Hafertepe Jr.

6 podiums - Matt Covington

3 podiums - Justin Peck, Seth Bergman

2 podiums - Tyler Courtney, Brady Bacon, Austin McCarl, Levi Hillier, Whit Gastineau

1 podium - Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss, Kyler Johnson, JJ Hickle, Jordan Mallett, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Garrett Benson

2026 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE + WINNERS

Date / Track / City, State / Winner (Total Wins)

Thu, Jan. 29 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney
Fri, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (2)
Mon, Feb. 2 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Brady Bacon
Sat, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck
Sun, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Matt Covington
Sat, Feb. 28 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck (2)
Sun, Mar. 1 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Levi Hillier
Sat, Apr. 11 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Chris Martin
Fri, May 8 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO / Seth Bergman
Fri, June 5 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Blake Hahn
Sat, June 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Seth Bergman (2)
Fri, June 26 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr.
Sat, June 27 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)

ARTICLE:https://ascsracing.com/what-to-watch-for/what-to-watch-for-american-sprint-car-series-points-battles-intensify-ahead-of-arkansas-doubleheader/

XTREME OUTLAW MIDGETS

www.xtremeoutlawseries.com

The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota is brought to fans by many important sponsors and partners. Official partners include, Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier), Real American Beer (Official Beer) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Also supported by: AMKUS, CASM Safety Products, Intercomp, Honest Abe Roofing, Smith Ti, Summit Racing Equipment, and TJ Forged.

WORLD OF OUTLAWs

/www.worldofoutlaws.com

Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision ® also broadcasts World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.

All-Inclusive World Racing Group App Now Available

CONCORD, NC (July 13, 2026) – World Racing Group is putting the ultimate racing companion in the palm of your hand with the launch of a new all-inclusive app.

From everything World of Outlaws to DIRTcar, the new World Racing Group app – available in the Apple Store and Google Play Store – is a one-stop shop for live timing and scoring, schedules, race event details, driver information, news, statistics, tickets, merch, and more.

Fans can personalize their accounts to keep up with every detail and story about their favorite drivers and events from series like the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision, Super DIRTcar Series, American Sprint Car Series, and DIRTcar Summer Nationals.

Other features you can get right on your phone include: real-time live timing that provides a self-updating leaderboard and will flag your favorite driver, GPS check-in with award benefits for Be an Outlaw members, instant race highlights served as Stories (Instagram-style) on the home page, low-latency track radio, live audio through Andriod Auto and CarPlay, and much more.

Create a profile. Pick your favorite drivers. Pick your favorite tracks. And have all the information and entertainment you’re looking for throughout the year in the palm of your hand.

WORLD OF OUTLAWs SPRINTSAMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES XTREME OUTLAW MIDGETS

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS NOS ENERGY DRINK SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE:

Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 4-7: Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL) BUY TICKETS
Sunday-Monday, March 1-2: Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL) BUY TICKETS
Friday, March 6: Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL)
Saturday, March 7: Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS)
Friday-Saturday, March 13-14: Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale, TX)
Friday, March 20: Lawton Speedway (Lawton, OK)
Saturday, March 21: Creek County Speedway (Sapulpa, OK)
Friday, March 27: US 36 Raceway (Osborn, MO)
Saturday, March 28: 81 Speedway (Wichita, KS)
Friday-Saturday, April 10-11: I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park (Pevely, MO)
Friday, April 17: Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)
Saturday, April 18: Tri-State Speedway (Haubstadt, IN)
Friday-Saturday, April 24-25: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Friday, May 1: Attica Raceway Park (Attica, OH)
Saturday, May 2: Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH)
Tuesday, May 5: Lincoln Speedway (Abbottstown, PA)
Friday-Saturday, May 8-9: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Friday-Saturday, May 15-16: Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH)
Saturday, May 23: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Sunday, May 24: Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, SD) BUY TICKETS
Friday, May 29: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND)
Sunday, May 31: Nodak Speedway (Minot, ND)
Friday, June 5: Hartford Speedway (Hartford, MI)
Saturday, June 6: Plymouth Dirt Track (Plymouth, WI)
Sunday, June 7: Angell Park Speedway (Sun Prairie, WI)
Friday-Saturday, June 12-13: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Wednesday-Saturday, June 17-20: Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, SD) BUY TICKETS
Friday-Saturday, June 26-27: Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, WI)
Friday-Saturday, July 10-11: Wilmot Raceway (Wilmot, WI)
Tuesday, July 14: Attica Raceway Park (Attica, OH)
Friday-Saturday, July 17-18: Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH)
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 21-22: Ohsweken Speedway (Ohsweken, ON, Canada) BUY TICKETS
Saturday-Sunday, July 25-26: Weedsport Speedway (Weedsport, NY)
Wednesday, July 29: BAPS Motor Speedway (York Haven, PA)
Friday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 7-8: I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park (Pevely, MO) BUY TICKETS
Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 12-15: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA) BUY TICKETS
Friday, Aug. 21: Ogilvie Raceway (Ogilvie, MN)
Saturday, Aug. 22: Jackson Motorplex (Jackson, MN)
Friday, Aug. 28: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND)
Saturday, Aug. 29: Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND)
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 4-6: Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, SD)
Friday, Sept. 11: Belleville High Banks (Belleville, KS)
Saturday, Sept. 12: Dodge City Raceway Park (Dodge City, KS)
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19: TBA (West Coast)
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26: TBA (West Coast)
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Thursday, Oct. 8: Millstream Speedway (Findlay, OH)
Friday, Oct. 9: Mansfield Speedway (Mansfield, OH)
Saturday, Oct. 10: Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH)
Friday, Oct. 16: Lincoln Park Speedway (Putnamville, IN)
Saturday, Oct. 17: TBA
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24: Texarkana 67 Speedway (Texarkana, AR)
Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 4-7: The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Concord, NC)

2026 American Sprint Car Series Schedule

Thursday–Saturday, Jan. 29–31 | Volusia Speedway Park | Barberville, FL

Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 21–22 | Central Arizona Speedway | Casa Grande, AZ
Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 28–March 1 | Central Arizona Speedway | Casa Grande, AZ

Saturday, April 11 | Salina Highbanks Speedway | Salina, OK

Friday, May 8 | Benton Speedway | Benton, MO

Saturday, May 9 | Paducah International Raceway | Paducah, KY
Friday, May 29 | TBA

Saturday, May 30 | Salt City Speedway | Hutchinson, KS

Friday, June 5 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

Saturday, June 6 | 81 Speedway | Park City, KS

Saturday, June 13 | Batesville Motor Speedway | Batesville, AR

Saturday, Aug. 1 | Viking Speedway | Alexandria, MN

Thursday–Saturday, Aug. 6–8 | Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA
Friday, Aug. 21 | TBA

Saturday, Aug. 22 | Riverside International Speedway | West Memphis, AR

Friday–Saturday, Aug. 28–29 | Big Sky Speedway | Billings, MT
Friday, Sept. 4 | Gallatin Speedway | Belgrade, MT

Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 5–6 | Electric City Speedway | Great Falls, MT
Friday–Saturday, Sept. 11–12 | Moberly Motorsports Park | Moberly, MO

Sunday, Sept. 13 | Eagle Raceway | Eagle, NE

Saturday, Oct. 10 | RPM Speedway | Crandall, TX

Friday–Saturday, Oct. 16–17 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

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